The Recruiting Specialist manages high-volume hiring needs for before and after school programs, early learning programs, and seasonal positions.  Responsibilities include sourcing candidates, conducting interviews, checking references, and coordinating hiring events. This role plays a key part in ensuring the Y’s programs are staffed with caring, qualified, and mission-driven individuals who create safe, engaging environments for youth to learn, grow, and thrive.

Benefits Include:

• Comprehensive benefits package
• YMCA Retirement Plan
• Free citywide YMCA membership for you and your household
• Leadership development and professional growth opportunities
• Be part of a mission-driven organization celebrating over 165 years of service in the Kansas City community

OUR CULTURE: 
The YMCA of Greater Kansas City’s mission and core values are brought to life by our culture. It’s who we are, who we aspire to be and how we show up every day. We are cause-driven. We don’t just show up, we show up with purpose. We are welcoming: we are open to all. We are a place where you can belong and become. We are genuine: we value you and embrace your individuality. We are hopeful: we believe in you and your potential to become a catalyst in the world. We are nurturing: we support you in your journey to develop your full potential. We are determined: above all else, we are on a relentless quest to make our community stronger beginning with you.

Talent Acquisition & Outreach

• Source, screen, and interview candidates for designated positions within our before and after school programs, early learning programs, and summer day camp.
• Partner with VP, People to develop and implement year-round recruiting strategies to attract a diverse pipeline of candidates for youth development roles across all program sites.
• Build relationships with schools, universities, workforce development programs, and community organizations to increase awareness of YMCA employment opportunities.
• Build and maintain a continuous pipeline of quality candidates through job boards, social media, community partnerships, hiring events and direct outreach focused on youth development positions.
• Use creative sourcing methods (social media, digital marketing, referrals, partnerships) to attract top talent for seasonal and year-round positions.
• Represent the YMCA at job fairs, community events, and networking functions to promote hiring opportunities.
• Creatively write and manage job postings for internal and external audiences that engage applicants.  Maintain and source job postings in applicant tracking system.
• Obtain and compile competitor market data to enhance sourcing strategies.

Hiring & Selection

• Partner with youth development leadership to understand workforce needs and seasonal hiring demands.
• Screen applicants, coordinate interviews, and support hiring managers in the selection process to ensure consistent standards and a positive candidate experience.
• Coordinate and conduct reference check process for youth development services to ensure compliance with established standards.
• Maintain accurate applicant tracking, candidate relationship management, and recruitment records.
• Assist in developing interview questions for common job groups to reflect hiring managers' needs.

Collaboration & Continuous Improvement

• Provide a positive candidate experience from application through onboarding, ensuring candidates are moved through the hiring process in a timely and efficient manner.
• Develop and deliver training on program-specific community sourcing and recruiting processes.
• Leverage system metrics and reporting tools to analyze sourcing effectiveness, candidate experience, and overall recruitment performance, using data to recommend improvements.
• Expert user of applicant tracking system. Trains and provides support to hiring managers on system.

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university or the equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Minimum two years of experience in recruiting, onboarding, or Human Resources, experience in high-volume, seasonal hiring preferred.
• Excellent research/sourcing skills and demonstrated experience with multiple sourcing techniques and leveraging social media and recruitment marketing tools and channels.
• A high degree of initiative with the ability to think proactively and problem-solve.
• Works effectively with people of different backgrounds, abilities, opinions and perceptions.
• Able to make independent and sound decisions in a fast paced environment.
• Able to exercise high levels of discretion and confidentiality.
• Detail oriented with good organizational skills, and be multi-task proficient.
• Strong computer skills with the ability to adapt to new software.
• Must have reliable transportation.  Travel around the Greater Kansas City area is required.